Note: When traveling in Downtown Pittsburgh, use caution when following GPS directions, as there are a number of one-way streets, and bus-only lanes.

Transportation: Point Park Shuttle Service

Point Park will offer University shuttle transportation on Saturday to allow families to explore Pittsburgh. Shuttles are easily identified by the prominently displayed Point Park logo on the sides of each shuttle.

There will NOT be shuttle service to hotels or off-campus events. (See Transportation: Community Resources below for alternate transportation options)

Families with young children

In order to ride University shuttles, children must be at least 8 years old and not be required to ride in a child safety seat of any kind (car seat, booster seat, etc.). For more information on Pennsylvania’s Seat Belt Law, visit dmv.org/pa-pennsylvania/safety-laws.php

Lost and Found

Items left on University shuttles will be turned in to lost and found located at the Academic Hall security desk.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Location on Campus

The campus shuttle stop at the shelter in the parking lot next to the Student Center located at 330 Boulevard of the Allies.

Shuttle Schedule

The Point Park pick-up/drop-off location is at the Student Center parking lot shelter, 330 Boulevard of the Allies.

The Family Weekend shuttles run in a continuous loop to and from Point Park and the locations below during the specified hours.

This looping shuttle service takes approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic. You can hop on and off as you wish. If you don't want to wait for the shuttle back to campus, see Community Resources below for alternate transportation options.

Shuttle Tracking

Real time trackingof University shuttle locations, as well as estimated time of returns and departures, is available online, or you can download the app. Links to the app download are available on the tracking website in the upper right corner menu.

Train

Bus Service, Long Distance

The Megabus stop for all arrivals and departures is located under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, at the intersection of 10th and French just north of Penn Avenue. During times when the bus stop beneath the Convention Center is unavailable, buses will arrive and depart from the Northbound side of Penn Avenue, between 10th and 11th Streets.

Bus Service, Local

If you know you're going to use public transportation but are not sure where to start, try theEZ Ride Pittsburgh app.

The Port Authority primarily serves Allegheny County with bus, T (light rail), incline, and paratransit service. You can find updated fare information and schedules on the Port Authority website, along with how to ride, how to pay, how to read a timetable, transit do's and don'ts, and Park & Ride lots.